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Thoughts on Apple Inc.

It’s no lie that I like Apple products. I have a MacBook Pro, two iPods (80 GB Classic and 8 GB 1st generation iPod Touch, and a recently purchased Magic Mouse. I think that Apple makes some great products, even though I’ll admit that some of them are a bit overpriced. Is the price justified? [...]

Why the iPad might succeed

The Apple iPad will be released next month, and how will it change technology and what we do? Analysts predict that there will be heavy adoption among enterprises. It’s conceivable that professionals like insurance adjusters and doctors would greatly benefit from great apps on the iPad. But what does the iPad offer to the everyday [...]

Individuals’ uniqueness in relationships

What are you looking for in someone you’re interested in? I ask myself that on occasion, and there are things that stay constant and other things that change from month to month or even week to week. Through it all, I keep coming back to having some similar interests on the top of my list. [...]

Success found in outliers?

One of my resolutions for the new year is to read at least one book every month. It’s already halfway through January, and I’m doing pretty good so far. Today I just finished Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell. I could not put down this book. Gladwell addresses issues of are we a product of our environment, [...]

Organizational behavior concepts in Better Off Ted

I had to take an organizational behavior class this last semester as part of my management classes for my major. I’ll admit that it was surprisingly the one class that I enjoyed the most this last semester. Since taking this class I notice OB concepts around me, especially in movies and TV. When it comes to incentives, [...]

Tracking a surprisingly useful site

I buy stuff. To save some money, I order it online from either Amazon, NewEgg, Half.com, or a reputable dealer with a good price. There are some good deals around Christmastime (like Modern Warfare 2 for $40!), plus I have to buy books for the Winter semester. It’s a bit overwhelming to keep track of [...]

3D Movies, the real deal or gimmick?

I finally went to see Avatar this last week. I’ve head so many good things about it, I wanted to make everything worth the watch. So while I was in Dallas, I sought out a 3D IMAX to experience Avatar the way James Cameron would like to. Amazing. I initially thought that the polarized glasses [...]